Comparative Analysis of Cardiovascular Risk Factors Amongst Pre and Post Menopausal Dyslipidemic Women Residing in Urban Areas
Introduction: Women experience a number of hormonal upheavals during menopause, which rolls in, with a series of somatic alterations. Menopause has been identified as an important triggering factor for cardiovascular diseases. The aim of the study was to examine and compare the risk factor profile o...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Sonali Sharma on behalf of Rajasthan University of Health Sciences
2023-07-01
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| Series: | RUHS Journal of Health Sciences |
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| Online Access: | https://ruhsjhs.in/articleDetails.php?artid=TmpFPQ== |
| Summary: | Introduction: Women experience a number of hormonal upheavals during menopause, which rolls in, with a series of somatic alterations. Menopause has been identified as an important triggering factor for cardiovascular diseases. The aim of the study was to examine and compare the risk factor profile of pre and post menopausal dyslipidemic women residing in urban areas. Methodology: A total of 160 dyslipidemic women aged 30-60 years (77 premenopausal and 83 postmenopausal) were screened from medical health camps. Data was collected on demography, anthropometry, body composition, biophysical and biochemical para-meters. Results: The mean age of women in pre and postmenopausal groups was 40.5 ± 5.69 and 53.6 ± 4.43 years, respectively. Mean body mass index (BMI), waist hip ratio (WHR), total body fat percentage, and visceral fat percentage were significantly higher in post-menopausal women. Central adiposity (waist circumference WC >80 cm) was more prevalent in post-menopausal women (48% v/s 43%). Prevalence of grade I and II obesity was lower in pre-menopausal (69%) in contrast to post menopausal women (71%). A higher percentage of post menopausal women were prediabetics (41% v/s 32%). SBP (≥130 mmHg) and DBP (≥90 mmHg) were also accelerated in post menopausal women. Dyslipidemia was less frequent in premenopausal as compared to postmenopausal women who had increased levels of TC, TG, LDL, VLDL. However, no significant differences were found in mean HDL cholesterol levels. Risk analysis as deciphered by Castelli index I and II was higher in post menopausal women. Conclusion: Comparative analysis of the cardiometabolic abnormalities in the two groups indicated a higher prevalence of risk factors in post menopausal as compared to pre menopausal women of urban areas. Monitoring lipids and managing lifestyle would enhance the primary prevention of CVDs. |
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| ISSN: | 2456-8309 2582-3590 |